Cleaning; Washing The Underside Of The Mower Deck - Toro 74776 Operator's Manual

Figure 62
1. Rod and spring assembly
installed
2. Loop end of the spring
installed into the notch in
the deflector bracket
7. Secure the rod and spring assembly by twisting
it so that the short end of the rod is behind the
front bracket welded to the deck
Important:
The grass deflector must be
spring loaded in the down position. Lift the
deflector up to test that it snaps to the full
down position.
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3. Rod, short end, moved
behind the mower bracket
4. Short end, retained by
mower bracket.
(Figure 62).

Cleaning

Washing the Underside of
the Mower Deck
Service Interval: After each use—Clean the
mower-deck housing.
Important:
You can wash the machine with a mild
detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the
machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially
near the control panel, under the seat, around the
engine, hydraulic pumps, and motors.
Wash the underside of the mower deck after each use
to prevent grass buildup for improved mulch action
and clipping dispersal.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage the
parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Attach the hose coupling to the end of the
mower washout fitting, and turn the water on
high (Figure 63).
Note:
Spread petroleum jelly on the washout
fitting O-ring to make the coupling slide on
easier and protect the O-ring.
1. Washout fitting
2. Hose
4. Lower the mower to the lowest height-of-cut.
5. Sit on the seat and start the engine.
6. Engage the blade-control switch and let the
mower run for 1 to 3 minutes.
7. Disengage the blade-control switch, shut off the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop.
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Figure 63
3. O-ring
4. Coupling
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